Early Childhood Training Specialist (Program Specialist III)
State of Nebraska

Job Info

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Description

The Nebraska Department of Education is looking for an Early Childhood Training Specialist to develop and maintain professional development and learning tools for early childhood providers.

Nebraska Department of Education employees are working from hybrid work locations. This approach includes both working in the work office and from a home office. The amount of time spent working from home or in the office is subject to supervisory approval and will be discussed at the interview.

Budgeted Salary Range:

$23.680 - $28.407 This range is based upon available budget funds. The selected candidate's skills, abilities, education, and experience will determine the salary offer within this posted range.

EEO

NDE is committed to advancing equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all that we do. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, we encourage applications from ALL qualified candidates and assure they will receive consideration for this position regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

This position is federally funded and may be governed by the Federal Hatch Act. Click here to review the Act.

Examples of Work

• Develops and maintains professional development through a variety of formats (e.g., in-person, digital, blended).
• Designs training objectives, content, assessment, and supplemental materials for e-learning courses in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitates workshops, facilitator and participant guides, self-paced e-Learning, webinars, and blended learning opportunities.
• Conducts follow-up evaluations of completed training to measure results; analyzes survey data and modifies programs based on evaluations.
• Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Possesses a valid driver's license, travels independently, and works in a variety of settings.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Generates, processes, and routes contracts for trainer agreements.

Working Conditions and Travel:
This position requires approximately 90% of work time spent in an office environment and the remaining 10% of work time spent traveling and working in sites such as schools, educational service units, and other service agencies.
Qualifications / Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of experience related to the essential functions of the position. Any equivalent education and/or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in a related field and at least three years of experience with instructional design.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge:

• Adult learning theories and best practices.
• Metrics and evaluation methods to assess training impact and quality.
• Media production and dissemination tactics.
• Marketing strategies for training programs.
• Formats used in written business communications.
• English grammar, spelling, and composition needed for correspondence.
• Computer software necessary to carry out job responsibilities.
• Types and uses of office equipment.
• Office management principles, methods, and procedures.
• Established policies, procedures, practices of the Nebraska Department of Education.

Abilities:

• Originate and customize training and development curriculum.
• Present effective training and professional development opportunities to a variety of audiences.
• Research information and analyze data to solve problems and derive conclusions.
• Organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Communicate orally and in writing with agency staff and the public.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Maintain the confidential nature of information.
• Understand, interpret, and apply rules, administrative policies, and program guidelines.
• Operate office equipment necessary to perform the required duties.

*The Supplemental Questions section of the application assists us in determining candidates to interview, so answering them completely with requested details is highly encouraged. Each written response area has ample space to provide a complete response; due to screen size, we do not recommend filling out this application on small mobile devices.

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